Generally, -(으)ㄹ 만하다 means that there is enough reason or justification for a certain situation or that something is doable or possible but mainly in the sense of being "bearable" to do.
Examples
가다
→ 갈 만하다
= to be possible to go
= to be worth going (and checking out the place)
= there is enough justifiable reason for one to go
먹다
→ 먹을 만하다
= to be edible
= to taste okay
= the taste is acceptable
늦다
→ 늦을 만하다
= to be forgivable for being late
= there is enough reason for being late
-(으)ㄹ 만하다
놀라다
→ 놀랄 만하다
= to be natural to be surprised/shocked
= there is enough reason for being surprised/shocked
Sample sentences
1. 그럴 만해요.
= It's understandable to be so.
= It's possible.
= There is enough reason for it to be so.
2. 그 사람은 인기가 있을 만해요.
= There is enough reason that he is popular.
= It's understandable why he is popular.
3. 이 책 읽을 만해요?
= Is this book worth reading?
= Is this book good?
= Do you recommend this book?
4. 괜찮아요. 참을 만해요.
= I'm ok. It's endurable.
= I'm okay. It's bearable.
5. 가족끼리 한 번쯤 갈 만해요.
= (The place) is worth visiting once (or twice) with family.
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